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What’s On in Korea Right Now
Festivals, foliage and hidden corners — your weekly-updated guide to the best of Korea this season.
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Our top recommendations for unforgettable day trips and seasonal experiences across Korea, selected from trusted booking platforms.
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🏴 Recommended DAY TRIPS · GAPYEONG
Nami Island Day Trips
Discover golden autumn paths, lakeside scenery and convenient day tours from Seoul.
📶 Recommended TRAVEL ESSENTIAL · ALL KOREA
Korea eSIM: Reliable High-Speed Data
Get online the moment you land: scan a QR code for maps, translation and bookings anywhere in Korea.
🍁 Recommended NATURE · SEASONAL autumn
Seoraksan & Naejangsan Autumn Tours
Discover breathtaking mountains, vibrant fall foliage, and scenic day trips from Seoul.
🍁 Recommended DAY TOURS · GYEONGG
Hwadam Forest & Suwon Day Tour
Explore Hwadam Forest’s seasonal beauty, historic Suwon Hwaseong, and scenic views from the Jebudo Cable Car.
🍂 Recommended DAY TOURS · GYEONGGI-DO
Hwadam Botanical Garden & Korean Folk Village Tour
Explore autumn gardens, forest paths and Korean culture on a scenic day tour from Seoul.
🍂 Recommended DAY TRIPS · HONGCHEON
Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest & Alpaca World Day Tour
Feed friendly alpacas at Alpaca World, then stroll a golden ginkgo forest trail on this easy autumn day tour from Seoul.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
🔴 HAPPENING NOW IN KOREA
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📅 OCT 31 · MARVEL SPECIAL · TTUKSEOM HANGANG PARK
Marvel Hangang Drone Light Show
Celebrate Halloween night with Marvel heroes and stories brought to life by up to 2,000 drones above the Han River.
LIVE · OCT 23–25 · SEOUL
K-pop + Drone Night 2026
A free three-day cultural festival at Olympic Park’s 88 Lawn Field in Songpa, Seoul, with K-pop concerts, a spectacular 900-drone light show, Hanseong Baekje Experience Village, and a festival market. Opening night features Loco and Davichi; the closing concert features Kep1er and Dynamic Duo.
🔴 LIVE · SEP–NOV · GYEONGGI-DO
Hwadam Forest Autumn Festival
Hwadamsup in Namyangju offers one of Korea’s most breathtaking autumn forest experiences — winding trails through fiery red and golden foliage, serene ponds reflecting the season’s colours, and peaceful woodland paths perfect for a day trip from Seoul.
🔴 LIVE · 28 AUG – 31 OCT · CHEORWON
Goseokjeong Flower Garden
Fields of cosmos and autumn blooms blanket the dramatic cliffs above Cheorwon’s Hantan River — Korea’s most photogenic seasonal escape. Free entry, open daily dawn to dusk.
✈️ LIVE · OCT 22–25 · SACHEON
2026 Sacheon Air Show
The 2026 Sacheon Air Show features Black Eagles aerobatics, KF-21 demonstration flights, aircraft displays, and aviation experiences at Sacheon Air Base. Open daily 9 AM–5 PM; admission is free with advance registration and photo ID.
🌈 LIVE · APR – OCT 2026 · BANPO BRIDGE
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Fountain Show
1.14 km of rainbow fountains dance along Banpo Bridge to music and lights. Free 20-minute shows at 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 and 9:00 PM at Banpo Hangang Park — catch it before the season ends this October.
🌾 LIVE · OCT 17–23 · HANEUL PARK
Seoul Silver Grass Festival 2026
Haneul Park’s hilltop turns gold with swaying silver grass for the 25th festival. Open 10 AM – 9 PM, with a night lighting show from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, sunset views, photo zones and live busking.
🌷 LIVE · UNTIL OCT 27 · SEOUL FOREST
Seoul International Garden Show 2026
167 gardens fill Seoul Forest for this year’s show, themed around green culture. Free entry, open 12:00–7:00 PM, with interactive programs and docent tours — last chance before it closes on October 27.
🌙 LIVE · OCT 16 – NOV 8 · NOWON
Nowon Moonlight Walk 2026
Danghyeoncheon Stream glows with light-art installations every evening from 5:30 to 10:00 PM. Free entry with no reservation needed; optional guided moonlight tours at 7:30 and 8:30 PM require advance booking.
🏯 LIVE · OCT 7 – NOV 1 · CHANGGYEONGGUNG
Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung
Chundangji Pond lights up with a 16-minute lotus light show at 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 PM, Wednesday to Sunday. Just ₩1,000 with palace entry included — advance booking required for the main viewing area.
📚 LIVE · UNTIL NOV 1 · SEOUL PLAZA & MORE
Seoul Outdoor Library 2026
Read under the Seoul sky at three free outdoor reading spots — Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Friday to Sunday, 11 AM – 6 PM, with selected night sessions. Books and seating provided.
🍂 LIVE · OCTOBER ONLY · HONGCHEON
Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest
Over 2,000 ginkgo trees turn this forest into a sea of gold — and it opens to the public only in October. Free admission, open 10 AM – 5 PM, about 2.5–3 hours from Seoul.
🍂 PEAK LATE OCT – EARLY NOV · WONJU
Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree
An 800-year-old, 33 m ginkgo and Natural Monument No. 167 that turns brilliant gold in late October. Free to visit and open 24 hours, with evening illumination — one of Korea’s most iconic autumn trees.
🌸 LIVE · OCTOBER · SEOUL & BEYOND
Pink Muhly Season: Where Korea Turns Pink
October is pink muhly season. See dreamy pink grass fields at Jamwon Grass Garden in Seoul, Misa Gyeongjeong Park in Hanam, Yangju Nari Farm, Herb Island in Pocheon, Anseong Farmland and Goseokjeong in Cheorwon.
🎃 LIVE · SEP 12 – NOV 15 · JAMSIL
Lotte World Halloween Mystery Party
Lotte World in Jamsil goes spooky for Halloween with horror zones and themed photo spots. Runs until November 15 with regular park admission — a fun indoor option for any weather.
🔴 LIVE · EVERY SUN 6 SEP – 25 OCT · JAMSUGYO BRIDGE
Jamsugyo Bridge Car-Free Festival
Seoul’s iconic Jamsugyo Bridge closes to traffic every Sunday for eight weeks of autumn fun — food trucks, live performances, water activities and weekly themed events along the Han River.
🍁 LIVE · OCT 17–NOV 15 · GAPYEONG
Garden of Morning Calm: Chrysanthemum Exhibition
See vivid autumn colors, pink muhly grass and blooming chrysanthemums at this scenic garden in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. Open 8:30 AM – 7 PM (last entry 6 PM); admission ₩11,000 for adults. No reservation needed — open year-round.
🔴 LIVE · 19 SEP – 30 NOV · ASAN
Pinnacleland Chrysanthemums
South Korea’s largest chrysanthemum festival returns to Asan’s Pinnacleland resort. Over 50 million blooms in gold, amber, red and white fill the terraced hillside gardens. Craft workshops, outdoor concerts and themed photo zones included with entry.
🔴 LIVE · SEP–OCT 2026 · SEOUL FOREST
Free Outdoor Cinema at Seoul Forest
Catch free films under the autumn sky at Seoul Forest’s Family Yard Lawn. No tickets, no reservations — just bring a picnic mat. Screenings every Friday or Saturday, 7:00–9:00 PM, September through October 2026.
📅 COMING SOON IN KOREA
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🏮 NOV 1–15 · CHEONGGYECHEON STREAM
Seoul Lantern Festival
Thousands of handcrafted lanterns float down the Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul. One of Korea’s most magical nights — arrive after sunset for the full effect.
● Updated weekly · Source: Korea Tourism Organization & official festival websites